IceStationLatic Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The bookies always know. If he's favourite, it's for a reason. He must be in contact with Bolton and evidently interested. I guess even the transfer embargo, he'd fancy his chances with their youth products and given the potential further down the line And before you say that's rubbish, remember when you all said that when the LJ to Barnsley talk surfaced and he shot to the top of the odds. I just hope the end result is that Latics offer an improved deal, or budget, to prompt him to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The bookies always know. If he's favourite, it's for a reason. He must be in contact with Bolton and evidently interested. I guess even the transfer embargo, he'd fancy his chances with their youth products and given the potential further down the line And before you say that's rubbish, remember when you all said that when the LJ to Barnsley talk surfaced and he shot to the top of the odds. I just hope the end result is that Latics offer an improved deal, or budget, to prompt him to stay. Nearing even money now too... Pains me to say it but I can see this happening now. That statement doesn't mean anything. If the price is right, we'll happily have a conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStationLatic Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The club don't want him to leave. He has a contract. But if Sheridan just walks, or 'resigns', what can we really do. Just a dragged out compensation battle...? ...or just take a hefty sum up front and let him go rather than waiting for the above to happen. I just hope the Bolton mob are split, and a new candidate emerges. But talks are clearly happening and the odds show he must be keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hope that statement means more than nothing. Hope corney shows he means business like last January when we kept our best players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The bookies always know. Not really. They're a business. If they have a massive exposure on something - i.e. a few people betting on something at high odds, they'll look to reduce that exposure, here by lowering the odds to make it less attractive for people to bet on him, and more attractive to bet on others, balancing the book. Doesn't necessarily mean they "know" anything more than we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The club don't want him to leave. He has a contract. But if Sheridan just walks, or 'resigns', what can we really do. Just a dragged out compensation battle...? ...or just take a hefty sum up front and let him go rather than waiting for the above to happen. I just hope the Bolton mob are split, and a new candidate emerges. But talks are clearly happening and the odds show he must be keen. An Employer doesn't have to accept a resignation but if he offered it we would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just been reading a bit about this on the Southend forum. They seem to think Brown is desperate for the job, and some of them seem to want rid of him on that basis. They weren't particularly impressed with him comparing his situation to Pellegrini at City to explain their recent slump in form. But there is also a suggestion on there that he has a massive (£500k) release clause in his contract which Bolton cannot/ will not pay and their chairman will not negotiate on. They seem to reckon that is the reason why Bolton are now looking elsewhere. May be, if he wants the job that badly, Brown will become disruptive at the end of the season to force their hand towards negotiating a settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just been reading a bit about this on the Southend forum. They seem to think Brown is desperate for the job, and some of them seem to want rid of him on that basis. They weren't particularly impressed with him comparing his situation to Pellegrini at City to explain their recent slump in form. But there is also a suggestion on there that he has a massive (£500k) release clause in his contract which Bolton cannot/ will not pay and their chairman will not negotiate on. They seem to reckon that is the reason why Bolton are now looking elsewhere. May be, if he wants the job that badly, Brown will become disruptive at the end of the season to force their hand towards negotiating a settlement. A £500k release clause for a club that's been in L2 & L1 during his reign is absurd, and one in which I would advise taking with a pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalajpkalala Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Anybody frequenting Costa Coffee outlets along the M62 corridor/M61, please keep your eyes peeled for latest developments. Edited April 26, 2016 by lalalajpkalala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 ...he's not heard of Darren Kelly then....? I think he's working on the basis that their barrel isn't as deep as a mineshaft, like the one our due diligence stretches to the bottom of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yes, the release clause does sound ridiculous, but when Brown went there he' d been out of work for a while and was pretty desperate for a job, so he'd have probably signed anything the Chairman put in front of him. If true, it's a smart move from their Chairman. Another club only ever wants your manager when he's doing well, so why not put a ridiculous price tag on his head if you can as a starting point for negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The price tag means next to nothing though. What is the largest amount a tribunal has come to with managers? I'd imagine it wouldn't be a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Clauses like that tend to be evaluated pro rata. If there isn't long left on the contract then not as valuable. Don't know how long Browns contract is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Surprised Keith Hill is only 20/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Not really. They're a business. If they have a massive exposure on something - i.e. a few people betting on something at high odds, they'll look to reduce that exposure, here by lowering the odds to make it less attractive for people to bet on him, and more attractive to bet on others, balancing the book. Doesn't necessarily mean they "know" anything more than we do. Yep, remember when Sammy Lee was long odds on to be our manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton_Latic Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hasn't the 'journo' who seems to have started this on Twitter (Nixon?) been called out on here in the past for talking complete arse biscuits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1/10 on Betfair now. They may as well suspend betting if they're that confident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 What is the attraction of Bolton to anyone at the moment.... Budget? .....Salary? ££££ ? Have they got any? If Townsend is a consultant.... get on with it Andy elsewhere. Some tosspots as journos...stirring bastards. Facilities are premier league standard and they have a very good squad still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1/10 on Betfair now. They may as well suspend betting if they're that confident! So are Gary Bowyer and Keith Hill on that Betfair Exchange bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Betting is run a lot of the time on betting patterns and money being placed on a person. Like someone said Sammy Lee two years back and dowie at the start of the season were odds on and they never happened. I'm sure Sheridans interview or lack of tomorrow will be a big deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1/10 on Betfair now. They may as well suspend betting if they're that confident! Gary Bowyer same price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 So are Gary Bowyer and Keith Hill on that Betfair Exchange bit. Right you are. They also have Gary Neville at less than 3/1 and Di Canio and Laudrup at even money. :censored:in clueless. Someone needs firing at that place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 These saying Shez should/vould use it to negotiate salary for saving us, surely he would have got, and SC gladly paid, a decent survival bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 There has been significant money for Uwe Rosler today although Brown is still attracting support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Uwe Rossler would be a good option for them in some way - i.e. experience of the division, out of work, so more likely to take on such challenging circumstances. And experience of working under tough conditions at Leeds. Although his recent record hasn't been great. There is also an article in the Daily Mail saying they are preparing a formal approach for Phil Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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